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I love shoes (who doesn’t really?!?)  Up until this point most of my fancy shoes have all been black, because black goes with everything and it’s safe.  When Must Have Shoes asked me to do a review of a pair of Zany shoes in fushia, I was nervous.  At first, I tried to get a different pair of shoes to review (of course they were black), but they didn’t have them in my size and they were an older style.  So, I sucked it up, and agreed to review a pink pair of shoes!  This is one reason I love review blogging, it really forces me to try things that I wouldn’t otherwise be comfortable with, and test out things that I otherwise wouldn’t think of trying.  Pink shoes falls in both these categories.

When the shoes arrived, I was shocked at how adorable they looked, and was pretty excited to put them on and test them out.  The pictures on the website do not really do much justice as to how stylish these shoes really are.  The shoes in person look a lot better than the pictures on the website (sorry Must Have Shoes, but it’s true).  The shoes are a bright pink, made of suede and also has a big silver buckle at the toe which gives them an extra sassy look.

I generally take a size 7 or 7 1/2 shoe (I used to be a size 6 1/2 pre-pregnancy – another one of the odd ball things your body does after having a child).  I asked for a size 7, and found that the sizing was generous.  I probably could have asked for a 6 1/2 shoe.  However, I would rather that the shoe be too big than too small.  On a side note – did you know that you can just add an insert to the shoes or get a little cushion that sticks onto the back of the heel to make a shoe that is too large fit?  So, if you are not sure about a shoe size while ordering online don’t be afraid to go 1/2 a size up.

Despite being a little bit big, the shoes are very comfortable.  The shoes are flat, which makes them very easy to walk in, and they have a nice thick cushion as well (something that many flat shoes do not have).  Despite being a flat shoe, there is a bit of a heel which also gives a bit of padding while walking and making the shoes more comfortable than most.

I wore these shoes at work and people noticed them right away, both men and women have made comments on how nice, cute, flashy and stylish these shoes are.  It always makes me feel good when people make positive comments on things that I am wearing.  I love that I can wear these shoes at work, they really brighten up my otherwise drab (black) work outfit.  I really feel like these shoes illuminate up my wardrobe, and I don’t feel so “blah” wearing my black pants, tank top and cami. The shoes from Must Have Shoes really bring a bright splash of colour and sophistication to the office.

I really love my new shoes, and so does everyone else!  I am very glad that I went out of my comfort zone and got the Zany shoes in fucia!  They are so much fun.  If pink isn’t for you, these shoes also come in blue and brown.

Must Have Shoes has a huge website with 100’s maybe even 1000’s of shoes, boots and sandals.

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See Kai Run is a MWV Fav of 2009!  See Kai Run has amazing foot wear for tiny tots.  I have been fortunate enough to review 2 different pairs of  See Kai Run shoes both in the See Kai Run and Smaller lines.  Both pairs of shoes have been huge hits in our home.  These shoes sometimes seem to outdo any outfit that my daughter may wear, or simply enhance an already great outfit - isn’t that what a pair of shoes are suppose to do?  Despite being a tiny person, style and function are important when choosing a pair of shoes, and See Kai Run has really delivered.  You can see both reviews of See Kai Run here and here.

see-kai-run-shoesAnother reason I have chosen See Kai Run as a My Wee View Fav of 2009 is because of their generosity and social responsibility.  They have donated over 20 000 pairs of shoes in just over a year.

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MUK LUKS style shoes are so popular right now, whether they are boots for the winter or just for wearing them around the house as slippers.  I hate having cold feet, I even wear socks to bed every night.  I find that if my feet (or nose) are cold, there is nothing I can do to warm up the rest of my body.

I recently received a pair of MUK LUKS from Reliable of Milwaukee for review.  They have a wide variety of MUK LUKS to choose from, both boots and slippers.  Tall, short, ballerina and booties in all different sorts of styles, plaid, pink, print and fur.  I choose a pair of Heart knit Toggle slippers for review.   These warm snugly booties keep my toes toasty warm as soon as I get home from work, until I go to bed.  The inside is made with fleece lining.  The bottoms are made with a non-slip rubber and have cute little prints of hearts.  I’m guessing that these could be worn outside, but I choose to keep them for indoor use only.  There is also a toggle strap that can be pulled along the calf to ensure that the top part of the boots stay up.

I received the boots in size 6 1/2 – 7 1/2.  I usually wear size 7, so the booties should fit perfect.  However, I do find that I could have gotten one size bigger, maybe 7 – 8, as my toes seem to touch the front of the boot.  Despite thinking I could use a bigger size, the slippers are still comfortable.  The insoles have a memory foam, which makes them nice and fluffy when walking.

There are an unlimited amount of choices of MUK LUKS style booties and slippers at Reliable of Milwaukee, if you are looking for this style of boot, you will definitely be able to find something you like.  Keeping your toes warm during the winter season is a must, so you may as well look good while keeping your tootsies warm.

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Christmas Gift Idea for Babies, Toddlers, Kids and Adults

We love shoes;  we are a family of shoe lovers. My husband in particular usually has  4 pairs at any given time but is so choosy about his shoes and why he likes them as am I. We believe we have passed on our love for a good pair of shoes to our son. Not that he can pick out his own, but he has a few really cute pairs and I think he’ll have an appreciation for great shoes with such a great start in footwear.

We were given for review the cutest little shoes from Soft Star Shoes, the Woolie Loden Green and they are so unbelievably cute! The pictures really can’t do them justice. They are made from an extremely soft sheep skin cuff which can be rolled up or down depending on the weather and the look you choose. The rest of the shoe is made from a soft brushed cotton and is fully lined. Each shoe is hand crafted in the US and we especially love how roomy the boot is so it will fit our chubby dude’s feet. As a new parent sometimes its hard to know what size shoe to get and often a pair that fits at 6 months doesn’t fit at 8 months so we often purchase shoes that he can only wear for a few months and that has become quite costly. I love that the Soft Star Shoes Wolie Loden Shoes have a draw string around the ankle so you can pull them in tighter if you need to and you know they won’t fall off. This is great because you can wear them on your children from birth to about a year maybe more depending on the size of your child’s foot. Our little dude’s feet are quite fat but not so long yet, I think he’ll be able to wear his from now straight through the winter and early spring, that’s quite cost effective! Another reason to love Soft Star Shoes.

soft-star-shoes-1Soft Star Shoes has been making high quality footwear for over 20 years and they are very proud that they use all natural, high quality materials in every handcrafted pair of children’s shoes and moccasins. We were really impressed with the quality of our shoe, you can see the quality workmanship that goes into each and every shoe. Soft Star has quite a list of categories to choose from; they offer shoes for every age. Search through the baby, toddler, youth and adult and even shoes for the vegan to find the perfect selection of shoes, boots and moccasins . As a bonus, if you don’t see exactly what you are looking for, Soft Star has a “design your own” feature on their website, find a design and choose the color, the motif (stars, hearts etc) and the innersole type  in your size and the best part is they can be made and shipped within a few days. Custom and convenient, how great is that?

In addition to a wide variety of super cute footwear, Soft Star Shoes has a great selection of gifts/accessories including one the most adorable crafting projects I’ve seen. Soft Star Shoes carries designs from new artist, Laurie Sharp called WoolPets. WoolPets are a needle felting kit designed to create  cute little animals; there is the choice of penguin or sheep. This is a great crafting project for the budding artist age 10 and up of those in your family like me who consider themselves crafty but need an instruction guide with photos to help them. Check out the accessories tab on the Soft Star Shoes website for a great selection of leather care items, kids aprons and more.

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Christmas Gift Idea for babies, toddlers and kids

Well, it’s inevitable, winter is pretty much here to stay.  On the west coast of Canada they already have had snow on the ground.  The only thing I like about winter is the accessories, as I mentioned before, I love our Zooni hat and mitts, and now I have another thing to add to the “only good things about winter” list – the boots that I received from Stride Rite.

Stride Rite is a leading shoe company specializing in shoes, sandals, sneakers and boots for children ages 0 – 5 years +.  Some people may be nervous to buy shoes online, but Stride Rite has that all figured out, they have a sizing chart for babies, girls and boys so you are sure to get the right sized shoe for your child.  All the shoes are also development appropriate for the age of your child.

For review, I received the SRT Vicki boots.  The suede brown boots with little splashes of pink and tassels are fantastic.  They are perfect for the fall, winter and spring seasons that we have here in Nova Scotia – not too much snow and not too chilly.  The boots reach above her ankles giving her full support while walking.  The strap and velcro are at the back of her boots which makes it more difficult for her to take off by herself.   The inside of the boot have a  self-molding footbed with contoured heel cradle, a moisture-wicking, eco-friendly lining, and Sensory Response Technology™.  That is pretty impressive for an infants shoe.

Another impressive feature about the Stride Rite boots is the removable insole with the Check Fit system.  This gives parents a clear indication as to when your child needs a new pair of shoes.  I remember in the “old” days, you used to have to put the sole of the shoe against the child’s foot to see if it was too small.  Now there is no need to leave the guess work up to you, there is an obvious and simple way to ensure the shoe still fits.  Ah – technology is making out lives so much easier.

Stride Rite has a simple to follow website, you can shop by age, size, sex and sale items!  Stride Rite has a huge assortment of shoes at a reduced price.  They also carry slippers and socks.  The shoes at Stride Rite are not your average everyday shoe that you are going to find in a big box store, they are stylish, adorable and still affordable.  Your child will have the best looking feet in the neighbourhood with their Stride Rite Shoes.  Since you can’t fight winter, you may as well embrace it and get the best looking boots possible for your children.

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Christmas Gift Idea for the baby shoe lover

Before I became a parent, I would judge children’s apparel on looks alone. I had no idea that certain features could make kid’s clothing way better than the original version. Sure, the weird little pockets, zippers and snaps were interesting to look at, but I had no concept of what purpose they served, if any. This steep learning curve has forced me to reflect on some of the cringe worthy gifts I have given over the years to mothers-to-be; I wish I could take them all back to better spend my money. Now I shop primarily for innovative features; if the clothing happens to look great, so much the better.

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Take for example one of the latest products that I received for review as a perfect example of what to look for – and how those handy features make a real difference when you most need them to. The item is a pair of chocolate leather boots from Bobux; they are not only beautiful but wonderfully functional. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: The boots slide on easily thanks to elasticized ankles. They stay on for that very same reason. My kid loves to pull her footwear off, so this is a must have feature for us, lest I feel the need to retrace my steps every time I visit the grocery store looking for her lost footwear. Because of the elastics, I don’t have to fiddle with laces or buttons when she swings her feet to avoid getting dressed. And I don’t have to worry about anything poking into her on the inside of the boot.

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The leather is soft and is specially branded as Eco-Leather, meaning that the tanning process produces environmentally friendly and biodegradable leather (traditional tanning methods use heavy metals and pose a health risk). Essentially, this means that I don’t have to freak out when my daughter sucks on her shoes. Bobux shoes wash off easily, and if you have read my previous reviews, you know how important this is to my daughter’s strained-carrot-spit-up habit. In addition, they are lined with a soft plush, making them warm and comfy for her. The soles grip the floor so she can move around without slipping; this type of sole is apparently very good for their foot development. AND they are fashionable – my daughter wears them with both pants and dresses.

Bobux originates in New Zealand and their apparel is sold internationally.bobuxgirl

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